One person who does like the quarterback carousel is head coach Joe Paterno. JoePa has steadfastly used the two-QB system, riding the hot hand where he sees fit. It has worked. PSU is 7-1.

One look around college football offers realization that Penn State's two-headed quarterback monster is not unique. In fact, it has become a trend. This has led PennLive.com reader dagot to declare the Joe Paterno is revolutionizing football noting that JoePa has realized that:

"It's quite possible that enough QBs are developing to make this possible/probable, the same way teams double up on running backs, safeties, tackles, linebackers, etc., etc."

"Yes, we are nearing 50% of the BIG 10 and nationwide something similar uses two QB's. A good discussion as to why would be helpful in getting inside the PSU decision. So, why are so many going to two?

Here is a starter short list:

1. Don't want to be without some experience at backup QB in case of injury.
2. QB play is more important in the spread and more difficult to develop.
3. A coach has to promise playing time early on in order to recruit a good HS QB?
4. Devlin situation happens very regularly today. A coach can't afford the loss or the reputation.
5. College play is erratic and emotional. A new QB can inject life into a game.
6. Depth is important at every other position and backups earn snaps accordingly. Why not at QB?"

Have dagot and rek9057 made you rethink your position on a dual-quarterback system? Is Joe Paterno revolutionizing football? Should Penn State continue to split snaps?

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